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Formerly known as the Masters Cup, the ATP World Tour Finals get under way on Sunday at London's magnificent O2 Arena. Mats Wilander runs the rule over the eight contenders at one of the most exciting events of the season.Novak DjokovicHe is definitely the favourite. He has done something to...More

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I'm pretty convinced that form is key for an event like the World Tour Finals. When you go to a Grand Slam form is less crucial. It doesn't go completely out the window obviously but it can be less important because stature comes in; otherwise I really do think Andy...More

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Our latest guest on the blog is Roger Rasheed, the Australian coach of Gael Monfils, the runner-up at the recent Paris Masters. A confirmed tennis fanatic, Roger spoke to us about his protege and his working methods. I've known Gael since he was a junior. I used to watch him...More

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In the second of our series of guest blogs, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's coach, Eric Winogradsky looks to give some insight into the character of the world number nine. The Jo-Wilfried you see on the court and the one I know off it don't really have an awful lot in common. Off the court Jo is cool and composed...More

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Marat Safin has been a breath of fresh air for tennis. At the peak of his powers, he was a revelation. When he beat Pete Sampras at the 2000 US Open final he absolutely destroyed Sampras when he was at his peak. It was perhaps the finest tennis performance of the...More

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In the first of a series of guest blogs, 37-year-old Fabrice Santoro talks about bringing down the curtain on his career at the Paris Masters after 21 years on the ATP Tour.I've heard people talking a lot about me retiring, but it's not a word that I like. It's only...More

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It was great to see Andy Murray make a winning comeback in Valencia and I still believe he is the best tennis player in the world, that's not to say he's going to win a Grand Slam. To come back in Valencia and win after all that time out is amazing,...More

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It has been revealed that the French tennis federation is considering moving the French Open away from Roland Garros if its extension project does not get the green light from the Paris City Council within the next year. I take the issue seriously because it seems the council are getting cold...More

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Serena Williams has shown everyone that she lacks no desire or character in playing through immense humidity and pain to win the WTA Championships in Doha. I think Serena has always tried her best, but sometimes in tournaments outside the Grand Slams she cannot find the adrenaline she needs. This can...More

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